happy-nerding/3xvca

3xVCA

Happy Nerding

Three high-class linear VCAs with AC/DC compatibility. Each channel has a signal input, CV input, and output with manual level and bipolar CV attenuation knobs. Switches allow summing: 1+2, 2+3, and 1+2+3 outputs. Two-colored LEDs visualize CV and output signals.771

Capabilities 3

Independent VCAindependent-vca
Three independent VCA channels; channels combine only via explicit sum switches (1+2, 2+3, 1+2+3), not output-normalled cascading.
Mixermixer
Sum switches feed one amplifier's output into the next, enabling 1+2, 2+3, and 1+2+3 mixed outputs.771
Voltage-Controlled Amplifiervca
Three independent linear VCAs, each with signal input, CV input, manual level knob, and bipolar CV attenuator. AC/DC coupled, suitable for audio and CV signals.771

Jacks 9 — 6 in / 3 out

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (6)
CH1 CVcv771
CH1 Signal INmixed771
CH2 CVcv771
CH2 Signal INmixed771
CH3 CVcv771
CH3 Signal INmixed771
Outputs (3)
CH1 OUTmixedIndividual output for channel 1. Can be combined with CH2 output via sum switch (1+2). Two-colored LED visualizes output signal.771
CH2 OUTmixedIndividual output for channel 2. Can receive CH1 sum (1+2) or combine with CH3 (2+3 or 1+2+3) via sum switches. Two-colored LED visualizes output signal.771
CH3 OUTmixedIndividual output for channel 3. Can receive 2+3 or 1+2+3 sum via sum switches. Two-colored LED visualizes output signal.771

Parameters 8

NameTypeRangeBehavior
CH1 CV AttenuatorknobBipolar CV attenuator for channel 1. Controls the amount and polarity of CV influence on the VCA gain.771
CH1 LevelknobSets the manual output level of channel 1 VCA.771
CH1+CH2 Sum SwitchswitchWhen engaged, feeds channel 1 output into channel 2 output, producing a 1+2 mix at the CH2 output.771
CH2 CV AttenuatorknobBipolar CV attenuator for channel 2. Controls the amount and polarity of CV influence on the VCA gain.771
CH2 LevelknobSets the manual output level of channel 2 VCA.771
CH2+CH3 Sum SwitchswitchWhen engaged, feeds channel 2 output into channel 3 output, producing a 2+3 (or 1+2+3 if CH1+CH2 switch also engaged) mix at the CH3 output.771
CH3 CV AttenuatorknobBipolar CV attenuator for channel 3. Controls the amount and polarity of CV influence on the VCA gain.771
CH3 LevelknobSets the manual output level of channel 3 VCA.771

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